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U.K. councils wasted nearly £2bn on ‘poor energy deals’

Hundreds of UK local councils have overspent almost £2 billion on energy in the past three years due to inefficient procurement, with three-quarters paying...

Tekapo power scheme becomes first renewable project approved under ‘fast-track law’

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones have hailed the approval of Genesis Energy’s Tekapo power scheme as the first renewable...

India to keep buying Russian Oil despite U.S. pressure, says state refiner

India’s state-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) says it will continue importing Russian crude oil as long as purchases comply with international sanctions. “We are absolutely...

Jones to promote NZ’s mining and geothermal potential overseas

Resources Minister Shane Jones will embark on an international mission to attract investment and partnerships in New Zealand’s mining and geothermal sectors, attending three...

Maduro offered US sweeping economic concessions – NYT

Venezuela was ready to give Washington a stake in its oil sector to de-escalate tensions, sources told the paper. Venezuela has offered the US sweeping...

Is Africa becoming a solar panel graveyard?

The development of the energy sector is successful in the countries that invest in infrastructure, while prioritizing gas and hydropower. Africa is rapidly becoming one...

Union urges politicians to back public ownership of electricity gentailers

The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions (NZCTU) is urging political parties to adopt a bold policy to bring the country’s electricity gentailers back...

Jones revives gas exploration with new permit pathways

Petroleum operators can once again apply for new prospecting and exploration permits beyond onshore Taranaki, enabling the work needed to grow New Zealand’s dwindling...

AI fuelling energy price rises in US – FT

Surging bills undercut President Donald Trump’s vow to ease pressure on American consumers, according to a report. Booming demand from artificial intelligence (AI) has been...

Business and consumer groups urge Luxon to fix ‘broken’ energy market

A powerful coalition of business and consumer organisations has issued a public plea to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to overhaul New Zealand’s "broken" energy...

Iraq warns of $300 per barrel oil

The escalating conflict in the Middle East could send the commodity skyrocketing – Foreign Minister. Escalating tensions in the Middle East and a potential closure...

Israel-Iran conflict shakes oil markets and global supply chains

Rising tensions between Israel and Iran, marked by military strikes and retaliations, have disrupted global trade and sent oil prices surging. Flights to Tel Aviv...

Government targets infrastructure, energy shortfalls with major RMA overhaul

The Government has announced a sweeping overhaul of planning rules under the Resource Management Act (RMA) aimed at tackling New Zealand’s infrastructure deficit and...

Transpower warns of increased blackout risk from 2026

Transpower’s latest draft Security of Supply Assessment warns that the risk of electricity shortages in New Zealand will rise from winter 2026—four years earlier...

Iran pitches ‘joint nuclear venture’ with US – NYT

The Islamic Republic has reportedly proposed an alternative to Trump’s demand that it halt uranium enrichment. Iran has proposed setting up a joint nuclear enrichment...

Oil price hits four-year low

Crude prices have dropped below $64 per barrel as US-China trade tensions fuel fears of a recession. Oil prices tumbled over 3% on Monday, deepening...

Diesel power returns to Marsden Point amid energy concerns – Jones

A new diesel power plant is set to be developed at Marsden Point, marking a significant shift in New Zealand’s energy strategy, said Associate...

Loss of Russian energy supplies triggered ‘sky-high costs’ – EU commission chief

Doing away with cheap fossil fuel deliveries from Moscow has come at a price, Ursula von der Leyen has said. Energy prices have skyrocketed across...

Commerce Commission delays decision on Contact’s $2 billion takeover of Manawa Energy

The Commerce Commission has postponed its decision on Contact Energy's proposed $2 billion acquisition of Manawa Energy, extending the deadline until 31 March next...

Google to power AI data centres with nuclear energy in deal with Kairos Power

Google has signed a deal with nuclear startup Kairos Power to use small nuclear reactors to generate electricity for its AI data centres. Under the...

Government to boost fuel reserves – Jones

The New Zealand government is taking steps to strengthen the country’s fuel resilience to protect against potential disruptions, Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones announced. Recognising...

Oil prices surge as Middle East conflict escalates

Global oil markets reacted sharply on Friday as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East intensified. Israel's invasion of Lebanon and Iran's missile attack on...

Strong support for New Zealand minerals strategy – Jones

Over 90 percent of submissions have expressed broad support for a new minerals strategy in New Zealand, demonstrating widespread approval for a long-term approach...

Oil prices predicted to drop as OPEC plans increased production to counter US competition

Rey Trevino, Vice President of Pecos Country Operating, has predicted that global oil prices will likely remain between $65 and $75 per barrel into...

‘Hipkins working hard to destroy energy confidence’ – ACT

“Even in Opposition, Hipkins is cratering our chances of getting the energy we need to keep homes warm and factories running through the winter,”...

Study underway to secure national fuel resilience – Jones

A study of New Zealand’s fuel security, including investigating reopening the Marsden Point refinery, will soon get underway as the Coalition Government seeks to...

Government to reverse oil and gas exploration ban

Removing the ban on petroleum exploration beyond onshore Taranaki is part of a suite of proposed amendments to the Crown Minerals Act to deal...

‘Vision for minerals future’ released

Increasing national and regional prosperity, providing the minerals needed for new technology and the clean energy transition, and doubling the value of minerals exports...

Leap year glitch causes petrol station outage

A leap year technical glitch has caused outages at fuel stations across the country, affecting motorists at all fuel brands. Allied Petroleum and Gull acknowledged...

EU tells citizens to further reduce gas consumption

While the extension of the bloc’s 2022 emergency demand reduction was framed as a success, the impact has been severe. Europeans must maintain the reduced...

Nuclear power generation to hit all-time high – IEA

Most of the new capacity is expected to come from China and India. Global nuclear power generation is set to reach an all-time high in...

Dollar losing share in oil transactions – JP Morgan

A fifth of global supplies were sold and purchased using other currencies, according to analysts’ estimates. Global consumers and exporters of crude are now managing...

Era of cheap energy over – Germany’s grid agency boss

Electricity prices will be permanently high, Klaus Muller warns. Households in Germany will continue to struggle with high electricity and heating costs amid the cost-of-living...

Washington touts nuclear breakthrough

US scientists have successfully repeated a historic experiment creating fusion energy, proving the process can be replicated. US government scientists have claimed that they can...

Coal in demand more than ever – IEA

Output and sales are forecast to reach record highs by the end of 2023. Worldwide demand for coal is set to reach a historic high...

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